Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Westmorland and Furness
Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith
What is Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith's food hygiene rating?
Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 11 August 2023.
Is Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith last inspected?
Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith was last inspected on 11 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Dinky Donuts Hire Penrith and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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